US Bridges

Crooked River Cswy over Crooked River

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 3.2 MI N of Sly JCT 5&35 · Structure no. 3108

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,322
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crooked River Cswy over Crooked River is a concrete tee beam carrying Crooked River Cswy over Crooked River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 91 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,322 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,983 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesCrooked River Cswy
CrossesCrooked River
Location3.2 MI N of Sly JCT 5&35
RouteState Highway 5
StateMaine
Coordinates44.28774, -70.7775
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,322 (2016)
Projected traffic1,983 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crooked River Cswy over Crooked River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Crooked River Cswy over Crooked River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Crooked River Cswy over Crooked River carry?

About 1,322 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Crooked River Cswy over Crooked River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Crooked River Cswy over Crooked River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.